Summer Festivals are just around the corner, happening everywhere in Tokyo and all around Japan. Fun time for families, with great street food vendors and many Japanese games to play as a family or just for children. Much of these festivals are sponsored by either shop merchants or the nearby shrines and temples. It is […]
Cherry blossom viewing or HANAMI season is approaching fast. Mid March and early May, expected date for Tokyo March 21, 2022 or even earlier. Magical time of the year in Japan is the blossoming of the Cherry trees, one after another from far south to the north. From Kumamoto to Kyoto. Tokyo to Sendai and […]
Hinamatsuri or Dolls Day/Girls Day, is a religious holiday in Japan, celebrated in various ways depending on the prefecture and areas. Every year on March 3rd, families with young girls celebrate by placing either their grandparents’ dolls that were passed down by generations or newly bought ones are displayed on a red carpet on either […]
Exploring Hiroo Step out of the wonderful apt. At Homat Monarch, fully renovated unit is #206. Friendly building with a wonderful take care that helps with everything that can not be done on your own. Right out the entrance is the Red Cross Street called Nisseki Dori where many major International School buses have their […]
Celebrating the beginning of spring through the Setsubun Festival. Setsubun ( roasted soybeans throwing festival ) is celebrated one day before the beginning of spring in the old Japanese calendar. This year 2022 will be performed on February 3rd. Setsubun means “ Seasonal Division “. Both Setsubun and Risshun have been celebrated yearly since the […]
Currently there are over 500 places to ski and snowboard in Japan, ranging from Mega-Resorts to tiny local ski areas. The time the venues open are from mid December through March and early April. Ski terrains at Gassan in Yamagata have such heavy snowfall that slopes usually open in April and continue till July. Japan […]
There are 3 major games that the Japanese play especially during the New Years holiday. Hagoita / Hanetski Wooden Paddle used as a good luck charm. 2 players just like playing badminton without a net between them rally with a shuttlecock made from hard soapberry and very colorful feathers. The paddle could be plain wood […]
Yes, winter is finally here in Tokyo. The Japanese celebrate with strawberry shortcake, fried chicken and strolling the streets around Tokyo to catch the spectacular Christmas lights. Not to forget the hot sweet potato vendors in their small mini trucks selling the delicious treats, on many street corners. Magical winter illuminations in Tokyo are fantastic, […]
Whereabouts of Kichijoji and Inogashira Park Inogashira Park The park is full of wonders, the Swan boat ride on the pond is only fun for children but adults as well. In addition, there is a zoo, outdoor stage and cafes. The shrine on one end of the pond area is very serene and can feel […]
Step out from your residence at Homat Capital or Homat Oak. There is the wonderful area of Shirokane/ Takanawa. One of the most affluent neighborhoods in the Minato-ku area, where many of the wealthy and famous live or hangout. Much greenery surrounds the area, with high end restaurants and boutiques. Platinum Street, a popular stroll […]